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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72BC6C — Pistachio
#72BC6C is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 116° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #72BC6C
- f5faf5
- d6ebd4
- b7ddb4
- 98ce94
- 79bf74
- 5ab054
- 489243
- 387234
- 295226
- 193217
- 091108
Color schemes using #72BC6C
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#72BC6C FAQ
What color is #72BC6C?
#72BC6C is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 116 degrees, 37% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72BC6C?
#72BC6C is rgb(114, 188, 108) in RGB, hsl(116, 37%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 0%, 43%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72BC6C?
White text on this background reaches 2.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.13:1.
What colors go well with #72BC6C?
Its direct complement is #B66CBC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8F6CBC and #BC6C99 gives you contrast without the vibration.